Eddie Murphy confirms 'Coming to America' sequel, 'Final Destination' reboot in the works and more...

January 15, 2019

Here's the Scoop...

A Coming to America sequel? A Final Destination reboot? I think we're at the downward slide of the whole sequel/reboot juggernaut that's been sweeping the entertainment industry for far too long.

We don't need a Coming to America sequel, and we certainly don't need a reboot of the Final Destination franchise, which just thinking about it makes my head hurt.

Are you getting tired of sequels, prequels, reboots, re-imaginings, remakes, and so on and so forth? I know I can't be the only one! Please, send me your complaints and grievances. The best of the best might just make into a future issue.

Gal Gadot to voice Wonder Woman in 'Lego Movie 2'

Gal Gadot has been tapped to reprise her role as Wonder Woman, voicing the DC superhero in upcoming animated sequel, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.

Gadot joins a voice cast that includes other DC film stars such as Jason Momoa and Margot Robbie who will be reprising their roles as Aquaman and Harley Quinn, respectively.

Cobie Smulders of How I Met Your Mother fame previously voiced Wonder Woman in the first Lego Movie.

Other Justice League members set to appear in The Lego Movie 2 include Batman (Will Arnett), Superman (Channing Tatum) and Green Lantern (Jonah Hill).

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, is set to arrive in theaters on Feb. 8. Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks are returning to voice main characters Emmet and Lucy, respectively.

Original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller are producing the sequel with Trolls helmer Mike Mitchell directing from a script by BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg and Mike Fogel.

Gadot will be seen as Wonder Woman once again in upcoming live-action sequel Wonder Woman 1984, which is set for release on June 5, 2020. The actress announced in December that filming had wrapped on the project which will feature Kristen Wiig as the villainous Cheetah.

Eddie Murphy confirms 'Coming to America' sequel

Eddie Murphy has confirmed he will reprise his role of fictional African Prince Akeem in a sequel to his 1988 comedy Coming to America.

"After many years of anticipation, I'm thrilled that Coming to America 2 is officially moving forward," Murphy said in a statement Friday. "We've assembled a great team that will be led by (director) Craig Brewer, who just did an amazing job on Dolemite (Is My Name,) and I'm looking forward to bringing all these classic and beloved characters back to the big screen."

The movie is being penned by black-ish creator Kenya Barris. It will follow Akeem as he returns from Zamunda to the United States to re-connect with his estranged son, the heir to the throne.

The original film co-starred Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley and John Amos.

LOOSE LIPS:

"If it was five years ago I could say something real offensive and funny right now, but I can't do that anymore, so ... heyyyy!"--Chris Rock, joking about the current state of comedy and not being able to say anything controversial, at the 2019 New York Film Critics Circle Awards

??? Guess Who ???

Which British rock band just announced their North American summer and fall tour?

Reports: Steve Buscemi's wife, artist Jo Andres, dies at 65

Artist Jo Andres, actor Steve Buscemi's wife of more than 30 years, has died at the age of 65.

E! News said it confirmed Andres' death, but did not know the cause of it. TMZ reported a burial was held earlier this week.

The couple married in 1987. They have a 29-year-old son named Lucian.

Andres was a choreographer who also directed the 1996 independent film Black Kites.

Buscemi is known for his work in Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, and numerous collaborations with the Coen Brothers and Adam Sandler.

'Saw' scribes to write 'Final Destination' reboot

Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the scribes who penned four of the seven Saw horror movies, have signed on to write the next chapter in the Final Destination film franchise.

"Final Destination Reboot in the Works With Saw Writers (Exclusive) Hey! That's us! @MarcusDunstan," Melton tweeted Friday, along with the link to The Hollywood Reporter's story about their involvement in the project.

TheWrap also confirmed the news.

The first supernatural thriller in New Line's Final Destination series was released in 2000. Starring Devon Sawa, Ali Larter and Seann William Scott, it was about people killed after escaping a plane explosion that one member of the group had a premonition about.

The most recent installment -- Final Destination 5 -- was in theaters in 2011. The cast included Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Miles Fisher, Arlen Escarpeta, David Koechner and Tony Todd.

The Who will be kicking off the summer leg of the tour on May 7 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids Mich., before wrapping things up on June 1 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The fall portion begins on Sept. 6 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., and ends on Oct. 23 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. The band will also perform in cities such as New York, Nashville, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, Dallas, Denver and Los Angeles, among others.

The Who will be accompanied by an orchestra on select dates. Tickets go on sale for the general public on Jan. 18 through LiveNation.

The Who also plans on releasing their first new album in 13 years in 2019.